Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) retained the UEFA Champions League crown, becoming just the second team in the competition’s history to successfully defend the title after edging Arsenal 4-3 in a thrilling penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time in the final at the Puskas Arena. The French giants held their nerve in the shootout, with Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes smashing the decisive penalty over the bar, sealing a historic consecutive Champions League triumph for PSG. For Arsenal, despite ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League this season, but the search for a first-ever European title remains unfinished.&nbsp;The Premier League champions made a bright start and struck first, echoing their only previous Champions League final appearance two decades ago. Marquinhos' attempted clearance ricocheted off Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard and fell into the path of Kai Havertz, who moved forward from near the halfway line before firing home from a tight angle to put Arsenal ahead.&nbsp;PSG responded after the break in the second half, as Arsenal had frustrated the holders for almost an hour, but their defence was finally breached when Cristhian Mosquera fouled Khvicha Kvaratskhelia inside the penalty area.&nbsp;&nbsp;After a VAR review and an extended stoppage, Ousmane Dembele kept his composure from the spot, sending David Raya the wrong way to level the score.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/singapore-open-2026-satwiksairaj-rankireddy-and-chirag-shetty-stun-world-champions-to-reach-men-s-doubles-final-1780151076552">Singapore Open 2026: Satwik-Chirag stun world champions to reach final</a>&nbsp;Despite PSG controlled possession for much of the match, they could not find a decisive goal in either normal time or extra time. According to Opta, Arsenal finished with only 26 per cent possession, the lowest share recorded by a team in a Champions League final since data collection began in 2004.&nbsp;The penalty shootout remained tense after Eberechi Eze missed from the spot, while Raya kept Arsenal's hopes alive with a save from Nuno Mendes.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/violence-erupts-as-psg-celebrates-champions-league-win-against-arsenal-416-people-arrested-1780203004687">Violence erupts in Paris as PSG celebrates Champions League win against Arsenal; 416 people arrested</a> Lucas Beraldo successfully converted PSG's final penalty, leaving Gabriel needing to score to extend the shootout into sudden death. The Brazilian defender, however, sent his effort over the bar, sparking jubilant celebrations among PSG players and supporters. With the triumph, PSG joined 15-time champions Real Madrid as the only clubs to retain the Champions League title since the competition was rebranded in 1992. Madrid achieved the feat by winning three consecutive titles between 2016 and 2018. The final also marked the first Champions League title match to be decided by a penalty shootout since Real Madrid's victory over Atletico Madrid in 2016. Overall, PSG became the 10th club in European Cup history, dating back to 1955, to win consecutive continental titles. The victory further enhanced the legacy of PSG head coach Luis Enrique. Having previously guided Barcelona to Champions League glory in the 2014-15 season, the Spaniard secured his third European Cup triumph as a coach. Luis Enrique joined an elite group of managers with three or more European Cup titles, alongside Carlo Ancelotti, who has won five; and Bob Paisley, Zinedine Zidane, and Pep Guardiola, who have each lifted the trophy three times.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Arsenal were on the brink of securing their maiden Champions League title, but Paris Saint-Germain held their nerve in the penalty shootout to defend their crown and deny the Gunners a historic triumph.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) retained the UEFA Champions League crown, becoming just the second team in the competition’s history to successfully defend the title after edging Arsenal 4-3 in a thrilling penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time in the final at the Puskas Arena. The French giants held their nerve in the shootout, with Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes smashing the decisive penalty over the bar, sealing a historic consecutive Champions League triumph for PSG. For Arsenal, despite ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League this season, but the search for a first-ever European title remains unfinished. The Premier League champions made a bright start and struck first, echoing their only previous Champions League final appearance two decades ago. Marquinhos' attempted clearance ricocheted off Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard and fell into the path of Kai Havertz, who moved forward from near the halfway line before firing home from a tight angle to put Arsenal ahead. PSG responded after the break in the second half, as Arsenal had frustrated the holders for almost an hour, but their defence was finally breached when Cristhian Mosquera fouled Khvicha Kvaratskhelia inside the penalty area. After a VAR review and an extended stoppage, Ousmane Dembele kept his composure from the spot, sending David Raya the wrong way to level the score. Also Read - Singapore Open 2026: Satwik-Chirag stun world champions to reach final Despite PSG controlled possession for much of the match, they could not find a decisive goal in either normal time or extra time. According to Opta, Arsenal finished with only 26 per cent possession, the lowest share recorded by a team in a Champions League final since data collection began in 2004. The penalty shootout remained tense after Eberechi Eze missed from the spot, while Raya kept Arsenal's hopes alive with a save from Nuno Mendes. Also Read - Violence erupts in Paris as PSG celebrates Champions League win against Arsenal; 416 people arrested Lucas Beraldo successfully converted PSG's final penalty, leaving Gabriel needing to score to extend the shootout into sudden death. The Brazilian defender, however, sent his effort over the bar, sparking jubilant celebrations among PSG players and supporters. With the triumph, PSG joined 15-time champions Real Madrid as the only clubs to retain the Champions League title since the competition was rebranded in 1992. Madrid achieved the feat by winning three consecutive titles between 2016 and 2018. The final also marked the first Champions League title match to be decided by a penalty shootout since Real Madrid's victory over Atletico Madrid in 2016. Overall, PSG became the 10th club in European Cup history, dating back to 1955, to win consecutive continental titles. The victory further enhanced the legacy of PSG head coach Luis Enrique. Having previously guided Barcelona to Champions League glory in the 2014-15 season, the Spaniard secured his third European Cup triumph as a coach. Luis Enrique joined an elite group of managers with three or more European Cup titles, alongside Carlo Ancelotti, who has won five; and Bob Paisley, Zinedine Zidane, and Pep Guardiola, who have each lifted the trophy three times. With inputs from agencies

Arsenal were on the brink of securing their maiden Champions League title, but Paris Saint-Germain held their nerve in the penalty shootout to defend their crown and deny the Gunners a historic triumph.

PSG retain Champions League crown after crushing Arsenal’s hopes

Mikel Arteta saluted Arsenal's hunger as the gritty Gunners ignored the absence of Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard to clinch an "ugly" 1-0 win at bitter rivals Tottenham on Sunday.

Arteta's side were without skipper Odegaard due to an ankle injury suffered on Norway duty, while fellow midfielder Rice served a suspension for his red card against Brighton. But the Premier League title contenders dug deep with a combative display, benefitting from Tottenham's latest display of wasteful finishing before Gabriel Magalhaes bagged the winner in the second half.

The Brazilian defender's first goal since February made it three wins from four league games for unbeaten Arsenal as they chase a first title since 2004 after two successive runners-up finishes.

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"Super happy obviously. We know what it means for our club and our people to win a north London derby," Arteta said. "We had moments in the game where we had to suffer. We had to adapt a little bit because of some of the players we lost.

"I prepared for Tottenham for five days, then in one moment I lost one player and in another I lost another. I didn't sleep much!

"There were no excuses, no crying. The players have thick skin. They love the game. Sometimes to win you have to do the ugly things and they love to do that.

"I loved it, because day after day the players are hungrier and hungrier."

Arsenal have now won on their last three visits to Tottenham, losing just once, in May 2022, in their last eight meetings with their hated neighbours.

The second-placed Gunners are two points behind Manchester City as they turn their attention to their Champions League opener at Atalanta on Thursday before travelling to face Pep Guardiola's champions next weekend.

Arteta believes Arsenal's latest success behind enemy lines with stand them in good stead for a daunting week.

"We won three years in a row here. That is a big thing in the history of the club," he said. "It is a tough week coming up. The players believe already. We have a won a lot of big games, but this will give us a lot of energy and belief."

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Mikel Arteta saluted Arsenal's hunger as the gritty Gunners ignored the absence of Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard to clinch an "ugly" 1-0 win at bitter rivals Tottenham on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta saluted Arsenal's hunger as the gritty Gunners ignored the absence of Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard to clinch an "ugly" 1-0 win at bitter rivals Tottenham on Sunday. Arteta's side were without skipper Odegaard due to an ankle injury suffered on Norway duty, while fellow midfielder Rice served a suspension for his red card against Brighton. But the Premier League title contenders dug deep with a combative display, benefitting from Tottenham's latest display of wasteful finishing before Gabriel Magalhaes bagged the winner in the second half. The Brazilian defender's first goal since February made it three wins from four league games for unbeaten Arsenal as they chase a first title since 2004 after two successive runners-up finishes. ALSO READ: Ajax fans riot in Amsterdam after matches get postponed due to police strikes "Super happy obviously. We know what it means for our club and our people to win a north London derby," Arteta said. "We had moments in the game where we had to suffer. We had to adapt a little bit because of some of the players we lost. "I prepared for Tottenham for five days, then in one moment I lost one player and in another I lost another. I didn't sleep much! "There were no excuses, no crying. The players have thick skin. They love the game. Sometimes to win you have to do the ugly things and they love to do that. "I loved it, because day after day the players are hungrier and hungrier." Arsenal have now won on their last three visits to Tottenham, losing just once, in May 2022, in their last eight meetings with their hated neighbours. The second-placed Gunners are two points behind Manchester City as they turn their attention to their Champions League opener at Atalanta on Thursday before travelling to face Pep Guardiola's champions next weekend. Arteta believes Arsenal's latest success behind enemy lines with stand them in good stead for a daunting week. "We won three years in a row here. That is a big thing in the history of the club," he said. "It is a tough week coming up. The players believe already. We have a won a lot of big games, but this will give us a lot of energy and belief." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Mikel Arteta lauds Arsenal in ‘ugly’ win over rivals Spurs in Premier League

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PSG retain Champions League crown after crushing Arsenal’s hopes

Mikel Arteta lauds Arsenal in ‘ugly’ win over rivals Spurs in Premier League